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News Release from: Centre for Alternative Technology | Subject: Events at CAT in 2007
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 08 March 2007
Events at CAT in 2007
Events at Centre for Alternative Technology, Europe's leading eco-centre, shows how you can make a difference in 2007.
The news about climate change is overwhelming Many of us are now asking what we can do in our own lives to be part of the solution
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 3 Mar 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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CAT believes that although the issues are serious, learning should be enjoyable.
The centre is open all year and we have planned a series of entertaining, informative events throughout the year.
We look forward to seeing you here in 2007.
Fairtrade Fortnight.
26th February - 11th March.
Highlights the importance of fairtrade products, with displays in our shops and food outlets.
Organic Gardening Tour.
Saturday 24th March.
Tours of our inspirational organic gardens, with Gardeners' Question Time at 2pm.
Holiday Activities.
31st March - 15th April Inclusive.
Special holiday activities where kids learn how to reduce their impact on the earth.
Activities take place in the Strawbale Theatre from 10.30am to 4.30pm and vary from day to day.
Hemp and Lime Conference.
Saturday 28th April.
For details please contact CAT courses.
Fee: GBP20.00 including lunch and entry to CAT.
Compost Doctor.
Saturday 12th May.
A tour of CAT's compost area and a 'Compost Doctor' session with Marcus Zipperlen, Head of Biology.
Be Nice To Nettles.
Saturday and Sunday 12th and 13th May TBC.
The restaurant will provide delicious and nutritious nettle based dishes, whilst biodiversity expert Tim Hogg hosts a nettle based tour.
Biomass Conference.
Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th May.
For details please contact CAT courses.
Fee: GBP20.00 including lunch and entry.
Holiday Activities.
Saturday 26th May - Sunday 3rd June Inclusive.
Special holiday activities where kids can learn how to reduce their impact on the earth.
Activities take place in the Strawbale Theatre from 10.30am to 4.30pm and vary from day to day.
The Big Recycle.
Saturday 2nd June.
Meet the Guild of Spinners and Weavers as they highlight some of the more creative ways to recycle, and watch Maureen Preen weaving with a peg loom.
Bike and Green Transport Week.
Saturday 16th and Sunday and 17th June.
Try a pedal-powered smoothie as 'Dr Bike' gives your bike a free service or go on a bike trial in the area on Sunday.
Visitors arriving by foot or bicycle will be given 1/2 price entry throughout the whole of June.
Environmental Architecture Tour.
Friday 15th June TBC.
Tours conducted by our Environmental Architecture expert, Trish Andrews.
Organic Gardening Tour.
Saturday 30th June.
Tours of our inspirational organic gardens, with Gardeners' Question Time at 2pm.
Sustainable Science Symposium.
Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th July.
A day of presentations, discussion and activities using cutting-edge research about sustainable energy and architecture.
Price: GBP10 .
Holiday Activities.
Saturday 21st July to Friday 31st August.
A special holiday programme of interactive theatre, workshops and games, where kids can learn how to reduce their impact on the earth.
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Members Conference.
Friday 31st August - Sunday 2nd September.
Details to be confirmed.
Organic Fortnight .
1-16th September.
Dine on dishes made primarily of organic ingredients at the CAT restaurant and Quarry cafe.
On Saturday 8th September there will activities at the Visitor Centre for adults and children hosted by CAT and the Organic Centre Wales.
Organic Gardening Tours.
Sunday 2nd and Sunday 9th September.
Tours of our inspirational organic gardens, with Gardeners' Question Time at 2pm.
Apple Day.
Sunday 21st October.
Apple-based activities, including cider press demonstrations and children's activities 11am - 4pm.
Try some delicious apple based dishes prepared in the CAT restaurant followed by a special tour of the orchard at 2pm.
Holiday Activities.
21st October - 27th October.
A special holiday programme of interactive theatre, workshops and games, where kids can learn how to reduce their impact on the earth.
Activities take place in the Strawbale Theatre from 10.30am to 4.30pm and vary from day to day.
Energy Saving Week.
22nd October - 27th October.
Home audit sessions conducted by our specialist information team highlighting the everyday ways to reduce your energy consumption.
Christmas Shopping Weekends Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th November, Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd December, Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th December, Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th December.
A 10% discount off all goods in the CAT gift shop.
The restaurant will be giving a free mince pie and cup of tea or coffee with every meal purchased.
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